Ford Church

The Cottonwood Institute (CI) is an educational organization based in Denver, Colorado that aims to connect students to the outdoors and empowers them to take action to improve their schools, the community and the environment for future generations.  A $25,000 grant from the Markham Vineyards Mark of Distinction Award will provide funding for three programs in the 2011 - 2012 school year:  Operation: Military Kids Essential Survival Skills Project; West Denver Preparatory Charter School; and the Community Adventure Program.